Features information on Shakespeare's life and world, a history of notable productions of this famous comedy, and new dramatic criticism.

Prospero, wise Duke of Milan, has been deposed by Antonio, his wicked brother, and exiled with his daughter Miranda to a mysterious island. But Prospero possesses supernatural powers. This edition includes Shakespeare's sources for the play, dramatic criticism from past and present, and a comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of the play. "'The Tempest' - Unique features of the Signet Classics Shakespeare...

Explains what a bulldozer can do, how its different parts work, and how the operator manipulates it from inside the cab.

Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends of a melancholy that he cannot explain. His friend Bassanio is desperately in need of money to court Portia, a wealthy heiress who lives in the city of Belmont. In Belmont, Portia expresses sadness over the terms of her father's will, which stipulates that she must marry the man who correctly chooses one of three caskets. None of Portia's current suitors are to her liking, and she and her lady-in-waiting,...

An introduction to the people who work at a construction site, including salespeople, site excavator, contractor, framer, painter, plumber, and electrician.

Introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.

Chug! Chug! A tractor rumbles across a corn field! Find out about the many jobs a tractor can do, and learn about where they are important.